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• Object-Oriented: Python has an object-oriented approach. This means that the programs
are designed using objects and classes that interact with each other.
• Integrated and Extensible language: Python can integrate with C and C++ to extend its
capabilities, especially for performance-critical tasks. Extensions are written in these
languages, compiled into shared libraries, and imported into Python to boost speed in
intensive operations.
Prime (Ver. 2.2)-VI it easy to correct any errors. On execution, a Python code is immediately converted into
• Interpreted language: The code you create in Python is executed line by line which makes
an intermediate form. This is known as byte code. The byte code makes it easier to
execute or run the code in future.
• Dynamically Typed language: Python is a dynamically typed language. This means that
you do not need to declare the type of variables in advance. For example, if you write a
= 15, you do not need to specify the variable as an integer or string.
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Installing Python
Python is a free and easy-to-use computer language. Anyone can download Python software
from https://www.python.org/downloads/.
Once the software is downloaded, double-click on the downloaded file and click on the Run
button. The process will automatically install Python. Each step is shown to the user and
the user just has to click on the Next button. Once the process is completed, click on the
Finish button.
Python IDLE looks as below. IDLE stands for Integrated Development and Learning
Environment. It is a code editor which helps you to write and execute Python programs in
the editor itself.
Python IDLE
Modes of Python IDLE
Python IDLE used in two modes, which are Interactive and Script. Let's learn about these
in detail.

